George Washington School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
107 students
This chart displays total students of George Washington School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of George Washington School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(09-10)
≥90%
86%
(09-10)
80-89%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Washington School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Washington School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Washington School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
(09-10)
99%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Washington School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
11%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend George Washington School?
107 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of George Washington School students are White.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Averill Park Central School District.

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